Legal Alerts
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Federal Ruling Protects Jobs for Gay and Transgender Employees
In a landmark decision on June 15, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a major victory to Americans who are gay and/or transgender in Bostock…
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Intellectual Property And The Importance Of Trade Secrets
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) defines the term “intellectual property” or “IP” as creations of the mind, such as inventions, literary and artistic works,…
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U.S. Department of Labor Issues Final Ruling To Update Joint Employer Status Interpretation
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a final ruling updating its joint employer status interpretation under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This is…
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New Regulation Impacts Employers Who Hire Commercial Drivers
by Kelly Holden, Partner, DBL Law & Scott McGarvey, Owner/Operator, ArcPoint Labs A new requirement for employers who hire drivers for commercial vehicle use takes…
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U.S. Department of Labor Issues Final Ruling For Calculating ‘Regular Rate’ Of Pay
For the first time in 50 years, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has updated the definition for what perks employers should include when calculating…
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U.S. Department of Labor Raises Salary Threshold For Overtime-Eligible Employees
The U.S. Department of Labor issued a final ruling today, raising the salary cut off for employees eligible for overtime to $35,568. The new rate…
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Qualified Opportunity Zones Update
The Treasury Department recently released a second round of proposed regulations clarifying certain requirements for investments in Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOFs). The proposed regulations are…
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New KY Law Permits Electronic Real Estate Deed Filing
A new law amends Kentucky’s recording and notary laws by allowing the use of technology in processing. Senate Bill 114 was signed by the Governor…
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IRS Prompts Alert Regarding Uptick in Phishing Emails, Telephone Scams
Although we’ve passed the April tax filing deadline, the IRS issued an alert on June 5, 2019, urging taxpayers to stay alert as they monitor…
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